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Funny, honest and utterly swoon-worthy, We Can't Keep Meeting Like This, the new YA novel by Rachel Lynn Solomon, beautifully explores mental health, relationships and the uncertainty that is life after high school.
We absolutely adored…
Holly Smale on ‘Unlikable Female Characters’
This post was written by Holly Smale, author of Love Me Not
We don’t like unlikeable female characters in our books. Which seems somewhat self-explanatory, until it becomes more than simply a matter of judgement: as a society, we don’t…
Simon James Green on which YA book you should read based on your favourite musical
This post was written by Simon James Green, author of You're the One That I Want
I’ve always been a big fan of Grease, so having the characters in my new YA novel, You’re the One that I Want, put on an actual school production of it was…
Suzanne Park on her most highly anticipated 2021 YA contemporary books
This post was kindly written by Suzanne Park, author of Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous.
There are so many amazing 2021 YA contemporary books that have recently released or are coming out soon, and my reading list is lonnnnng, like…
35+ June YA book releases you need in your life
Romance, witches, secrets, weddings, space, murder, family, dance, zombies and even a few chickens, these June YA book releases have it all and more.
A Chorus Rises by Bethany C. Morrow (1st June)
Teen influencer Naema Bradshaw…
WIN a copy of Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and read an exclusive extract
The intro to this post was kindly written by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, author of Ace of Spades
Dear reader,
My debut novel Ace of Spades is out in a matter of days and I can’t wait for you to read it. You can expect rich kids behaving…
Read an exclusive extract of Better Together by Christine Riccio
Freaky Friday meets The Parent Trap in Better Together, the new YA contemporary novel by author and BookTuber, Christine Riccio and we have an exclusive extract just for you.
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August 28, Friday Evening Colorado
The words…
Dahlia Adler on bisexual rep in YA and her fabulous new novel, Cool for the Summer
If a fun, flirty rom-com featuring a queer love triangle, Demi Lovato appreciation and a whole lotta heart, sounds like the summer read of your dreams, firstly, you clearly have great taste and secondly, Cool for the Summer, the gorgeous…
WIN 1 of 3 copies of Eve Out of Her Ruins by Ananda Devi
Taking readers to the darker corners of the island nation of Mauritius that tourists never see, Eve Out of Her Ruins by Ananda Devi is a powerful and poignant must read and we have three copies to give away to three lucky readers.…
A love letter to the romance heroes and heroines of YA by Caroline O’Donoghue
This post was written by Caroline O'Donoghue, author of All Our Hidden Gifts
It’s difficult to imagine a YA book without a romance in it. I mean, sure. They happen. But while this might make me an utterly basic reader, a YA fantasy without…
Sarah Suk’s 6 must-read YA rivals-to-lovers stories
This post was kindly written by Sarah Suk, author of Made in Korea
Ah, rivals to lovers. One of my all-time favorite tropes and arguably the most elite romance trope of all (though catch me on another day and you may find me saying the…
William Hussey on LGBTQIA+ representation in romance
This post was written by William Hussey, author of The Outrage
WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? by William Hussey
When I was a kid growing up in the 1980s and 90s in a very traditional part of England, I simply did not see any positive…
Sarah Kuhn on her gorgeous new YA novel, From Little Tokyo, With Love
If a modern day fairy tale featuring an adorable romance, family secrets, movie set break-ins, delicious food and a personal guided tour of the best parts of LA and Little Tokyo, From Little Tokyo, With Love, the new and gorgeous YA novel…
Joya Goffney on list making and her debut novel, Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry
This guest post was kindly written by Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry.
Lists calm me. Emotions and tasks and memories take up so much space in my head—they’re heavy. So when I can’t hold them in anymore, I write lists of…
Tashie Bhuiyan on her gorgeous debut YA novel, Counting Down With You
If you're after a heartfelt story featuring an adorable fake-dating romance, a fellow book lover and nuanced conversations surrounding family, religion and mental health, Counting Down With You, the stunning debut YA contemporary by Tashie…